Black Tie for Hearts
On March 25, the Westmoreland/Frick Foundation hosted "Black Tie for Hearts" at the Greensburg Country Club. The evening included casino-style table games, a silent auction, and stories from special guest Steelers Super Bowl champion Jon Kolb.
"Following the VIP party, the main event kicked off with dinner and remarks by cardiologist Dr. James E. Adisey. Afterward, guests tried their luck at casino-style table games and bidding on a tantalizing array of silent auction items."
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In Every Edition Kudos & Recognition, Page 4 New Faces, Pages 6 New Electrophysiology Physician The Power of Superfoods April is National Donate Life Month
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Advances Continue in Excela Health Heart Program
Excela Health marks another milestone in the evolution of its structural heart program as clinicians now offer robot-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Excela Health cardiothoracic surgeon Hiroyuki Tsukui, MD, director of Excela’s heart surgery program, performed the health system’s first minimally invasive CABG this month, having deemed his patient an appropriate candidate for this technique.
As with other robot-assisted surgeries, the benefits of this technique include fewer days in hospital intensive care, lower complication rates, reduced pain, shorter overall recovery time and less scarring.
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New Electrophysiology Physician
The Heart, Lung and Vascular Center Welcomes Dr. Bazaz, to the Electrophysiology group. Dr. Bazaz completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Services at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY for Cardiovascular Disease and at University Health Center of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA for Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Dr. Bazaz sees patients in Greensburg and Latrobe.
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Fidelity Spring Cleaning
The Power of Superfoods
The term "superfood" is used to describe foods that are believed to have exceptionally high levels of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants that may help promote good health and prevent disease. Superfoods are often touted for their high levels of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients.Looking for a quick and healthy “superfood” breakfast or snack?
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EAP Lifelines Spring Newsletter
The Washington EAP Spring Newsletter includes articles on the benefits of spending time in nature, resilience, overcoming loneliness in adults and more.
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Employee of the Month: March
Congratulations to the following employees for demonstrating their commitment to Excela Health’s mission.
EHMG
Dr. Syed Haider, Intensivist Sherry Holzer, Occupational Medicine
Nominate Someone for Employee of the Month
Celebrate the accomplishments of those around you by nominating a co-worker for Employee of the Month! Individuals or teams are chosen based on a demonstration of a positive impact on our culture and work environment through Safety, Quality, Human Development, Productivity and Growth and Margin. Multiple awards are presented each month to employees across the health system.
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Kudos & Recognition
Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular abnormality among adults, with more than 200,000 cases per year across the United States, most often among men over age 50. Excela Health has performed 200 minimally invasive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) aortic heart valve replacements. This is part of a widening array of procedures available to the residents of Westmoreland County within the Heart and Vascular Center at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. A TAVR typically takes less than an hour to complete, and patients can expect to spend less time in the hospital after TAVR compared to traditional surgical valve replacement.
April
n National Donate Life Month
n Occupational Therapy Month
n Patient Access Week I 4/2 to 4/8
n National Cancer Registrars Week I 4/3 to 4/7
n Volunteer Appreciation Week I 4/16 to 4/22
n Medical Lab Professionals Week I 4/23 to 4/29
n Patient Experience Week I 4/23 to 4/29
n Transplant Nurses Week I 4/24 to 5/1
n National Administrative Professionals Day I 4/21
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Excela Health Offering Opportunities to Process Gender Identity Concerns in New Therapy Groups
Excela Health Outpatient Behavioral Health at Latrobe Hospital will provide opportunities for individuals to discuss matters related to LGBTQIA+ and associated mental health topics during a series of group sessions beginning 3 p.m., Friday, April 14, and continuing Fridays through May 26. The one-hour meetings will be facilitated by Excela outpatient behavioral health therapist Michael Poskus and cover a variety of concerns based on the requests of participants. The group is intended for those ages 13 to 17 who identify as LGBTQIA+ or their allies. Individuals may participate in one or more of the sessions as they wish.
Participants must register for the program. Insurance will be billed, and co-pays may apply. To learn more, call 724-537-1346 or email mposkus@excelahealth.org.
Learn More April is National Donate Life Month
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
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LGBTQIA+ Therapy Processing Group
New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health
Frick Hospital
Emergency Department
Brenda Zebley, Registered Nurse, RN
Environmental Services
Trisha Murphy, Environmental Services Technician
Laboratory Services
Marcy Costlow, Phlebotomist
Latrobe Hospital
Emergency Department
Kayla Kirkpatrick, Technical Partner
Laboratory Services
Ashley Henry, Phlebotomist
Kayla Kirkpatrick, Technical Partner
Brenda Kohuth, Phlebotomist
Cynthia Studer, Histology Technician
Nursing Pool
Ralph Ryan Chua Uy, Technical Partner
Aaliyah Thompson, Technical Partner
Perianesthesia
Michelle Bowers, BSN
Westmoreland Hospital
Behavioral Health
Michelle Jones, Unit Clerk
Communications
Keith Hough, Telecommunications Representative
Emergency Department
Faith Kane, Unit Clerk
Environmental Services
Samantha Eutsey, Environmental Services Technician
Epic Rehab
Alexis Ray, Technical Partner
Interventional Radiology
Marissa Marciniak, Special Procedures Technologist
Laboratory Services
Tammie Morales, Lead Phlebotomist
Patient Transport
Bryan Bohling, Patient Transporter
PCU 1D
Malaysia Harris, Technical Partner
PCU 2D
Abigail Beedle, Technical Partner
Dominique White, Technical Partner
PCU 3AB
John Paul de Guzman, BSN
PCU 3D/3E
Lindsey Harris, LPN
Heather Oliver, RN
Pharmacy
Sean Bradley, Pharmacist
Step Down Unit
Hannah DeStefano, Unit Clerk
Olivia Gennaro, Technical Partner
Haiming Shao, RN
EHMG
EH Administration
Mirissa Murdock, BSN
Cardiology
Greensburg
Elizabeth duPont, Medical Assistant
Family Medicine
Ashley Michaels, Patient Services Associate
Internal Medicine
Hayley Haile, Certified Medical Assistant
Orthopedics
Norwin
Louisa Alvarez Backstrom, Patient Services Associate
Ashley Michaels, Patient Services Associate
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